Humans have always committed crimes. What can we learn from the criminals and crimes of the past, and have humans gotten better or worse over time? Voir plus
Humans have always committed crimes. What can we learn from the criminals and crimes of the past, and have humans gotten better or worse over time? Voir plus
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The Dramatic Life and Death of a Scuba-Clad Arsonist: Michael Marin
"Michael Marin couldn't pay his mortgage, so he burned down his house," began Deputy Maricopa County Attorney Chris Rapp in the prosecution's opening statements at Mr. Marin's arson trial. In this episode about firebugs, Holly and Maria talk about a convicted arsonist who used arson with the intention of committing insurance fraud. But when the case went to court, things took an unexpected turn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/06/2023
33:43
Les Pétroleuses: 'Savage Hordes of She-Devils'
Join Holly and Maria for a new season of Criminalia, one that's all about arson. In this episode, get introduced to a creature known as the 'pétroleuse', and why according to the rumors around Paris in May of 1871, these 'unruly' female incendiaries were to blame for burning down much of the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/05/2023
32:06
Welcome to the Season Finale of Criminalia's 'Confidence Artists'
Welcome to the final episode of our season on grifts and grafts here on Criminalia, where we've been exploring the stories of some of the most notorious swindles and swindlers throughout history. And, of course there were plenty of cocktails and mocktails to go around, too. Listen as Holly and Maria continue their tradition, highlighting their Top 3 shows and favorite drinks of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/05/2023
39:08
Welcome to Season 10 of Criminalia: THE FIREBUGS
They're called arsonists, torchers, pyromaniacs, and firebugs – and each of their stories is unique, in technique, in damage, and in motivation to set things aflame. Welcome to a new season of Criminalia, where we're talking about arson and the firebugs responsible for igniting illegal blazes throughout history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/05/2023
3:04
Famous Landmarks for 'Sale': For You? Half Price.
The phrase, "There's a sucker born every minute," is attributed to P.T. Barnum, but it could be about this episode: We're talking about con artists who swindled people into buying some really famous landmarks. George C. Parker sold the Brooklyn Bridge. Among Victor Lustig's most audacious scams was when he sold the Eiffel Tower. And a man known as Natwarlal made a name for himself selling the Taj Mahal among other famous landmarks in India. Let's look at what happened when each of these guys dipped a toe into real estate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.